Frank Dyck

February 14, 1926 – January 29, 2012

On January 29, Frank passed away peacefully after a long and brave battle with heart disease. His loving wife Frieda (Wiebe) predeceased him in November 2004. After over 50 years of marriage, they are now reunited in peace and joy for eternity. Frank was born on February 14, 1926 in Einlage, Russia and emigrated to Winnipeg, Canada through Germany in 1947.

Frank had two homes that he loved in Canada. He first settled in Winnipeg where he was an active businessman for over 30 years, first as owner of Kildonan Plumbing and then, owner of Thor Foundry. He and Frieda were part of a large Mennonite community of family and friends. His fondest memories were created at his cottage in Grand Marais and later in the Big Whiteshell, Manitoba where he spent many hours fishing and boating with his children, grandchildren, and friends. When he was not enjoying the great outdoors, Frank was busy pursing his other passions: golf, watching hockey, playing cribbage and traveling the world with Frieda. They particularly enjoyed their winters in Hawaii. Retirement took them both to their second home in South Surrey, B.C. It was here that Frank developed his love of gardening and mastered the art of growing roses. He took great pride and joy in his new home. Always up for a joke and a story, Frank was the life of the party.

Frank will remain forever in the hearts of the loving family he leaves behind: brothers John (St. Catharines) and Peter (Bishkek), children Linda (husband Harry) Handalian in San Francisco, Kathy (husband Joe) Barone in Melbourne and Robert (wife Sandra) Dyck in White Rock. He will be missed and dearly remembered by his six grandchildren Drew and Marc Handalian, Leah (Barone) and Chris MacDonald, Phillip Barone, David Dyck and Justyna Haitner and Rachel Dyck. This fall he was blessed with the birth of a great-grandchild, Jett MacDonald (Barone).

After a full and rich life, a great and loving spirit is at rest. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Mennonite Central Committee at http://www.mcc.org/Ways To Give. A Celebration of life will take place in the spring of 2012.

Condolences may be offered at www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca